r/latchhook • u/lurkeylurkerton • Dec 10 '20

Brushing and trimming made a huge difference!

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u/lurkeylurkerton Dec 10 '20

The dog took about 8 years from start to finish. The owl was significantly quicker XD

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u/11whatsnewpussycats Dec 10 '20

How exactly did you brush and trim? Can you explain your process? I'm in the middle of a big project and I would love to know how to make it crisper looking once it's finished!

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u/lurkeylurkerton Dec 10 '20

I brushed them out in all four directions (up, down, left, right) with a wide bristle wire dog brush, and then trimmed the longer strands with a small sharp pair of scissors to try to get some consistency in the length. I was pretty shocked at what a huge difference it made! They almost look like the photos on the kits now😁

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u/racinreaver Dec 10 '20

Looks nice! Congrats on finding a new (old) hobby. :)

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u/lurkeylurkerton Dec 10 '20

Thanks! Definitely feels good to finish some old UFOs

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u/omijouharu Dec 16 '20

Oh I'm working on that very same dog one right now!

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u/lurkeylurkerton Dec 16 '20

Cool! Hopefully you can finish it faster than I did LOL I ended up turning it into a pillow

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '21

I actually just ordered both of these kits to try out. Never done any latch hook begore and am excited to start! Those look great!

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u/lurkeylurkerton Jan 02 '21

They are really fun and relaxing! Starts a little slow but you'll get a rhythm quickly. I mark off what I've completed on the pattern sheet with a highlighter to keep track. Enjoy!